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Course Syllabus Russian 1010 Utah State University Course Syllabus Russian 1010 Mrs. Irina M. McLaughlin [email protected] Fall 2016: M W F ( 9:30 am–10:20 am) Old Main 301 Office Hours: W F (10:30 am–12:00 pm or by appointment) RBW 307 Office phone: 435-797-2738 Course Description: This course constitutes a comprehensive program for elementary Russian at the university level. The materials of this course are intended for students with no prior knowledge of Russian to achieve the novice-high proficiency level in speaking, listening, writing and reading. Students will have lively and interactive Russian language classes including role plays, games, learning some songs and poems. Course Objectives: The goals for this course include of mastering the alphabet, basic vocabulary and essential skills for writing, reading and oral comprehension. Fundamental grammatical notions and basic skills will be taught. The students will learn to write in Russian and to make and understand simple conversations about their families, interests and daily lives. The program also introduces the students with some elements of Russian culture. Course Organization: There will be a short quiz at the conclusion of each Lesson from the textbook. Additional materials and assignments will be posted on Canvas regularly. Materials: Required Texts: Natasha Alexandrova “Russian Step by Step” (School Edition) Student Book 1, First Edition, 2014, ISBN 13: 978-1507618998 Natasha Alexandrova “Russian Handwriting” 1 First Edition, 2012, ISBN 13: 978-0982304280 Recommended: Kenneth Katzner “English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary” (Revised and Expanded Edition, 1994) Thomas R.Beyer,Jr "501 Russian Verbs" ( Barron's Educational Series; 3 edition (November 1, 2007) Additional materials: The textbook “Russian Step by Step” consists audio materials online on website russianstepbystep.com and also additional materials on Facebook facebook.com/RussianStepByStep Course requirements: Attendance Participation Quizzes and assignments Final Exam Evaluation and grading policy: Attendance, participation 30% Assignments 20% Tests and quizzes 20% Final Test 30% Grading Scale: A 93 - 100 A- 90 - 92 B+ 87 - 89 B 83 - 86 B- 80 - 82 C+ 77 - 79 C 70 – 76 D 60 – 69 F 0 - 59 Academic calendar: Fall Semester 2016 August, 29 Monday Classes begin September, 5 Monday Holiday (Labor Day) October, 20 Thursday Friday Class Schedule October, 21 Friday Fall Break November, 23-25 Wednesday-Friday Holiday (Thanksgiving) December, 5-9 Monday-Friday No-test days December, 9 Friday Last day of classes December, 12-16 Monday-Friday Final Examination Final Exam (Russian): Wednesday, December,14 (9:30 am – 11:20 am, Old Main 301) USU Policies The $24:00 course fee you have paid is used to staff and maintain the Language Lab (MAIN 004), provide language specific materials, and to pay teaching tutors who assist instructors in the classroom and lab. Disabilities Students with ADA-documented impairments may be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may also be eligible for services. Accommodations are coordinated through DRC in Room 101 of the University Inn, 7-2444 voice, 7-0740 TTY, or toll free at 1- 800-259-2966. Please contact DRC as early as possible. Alternate format materials (Braille, large print or digital) are available with advance notice. USU Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism includes knowingly "representing, by paraphrase or direct quotation, the published or unpublished work of another person as one's own in any academic exercise or activity without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials." The penalties for plagiarism are severe. They include warning or reprimand, grade adjustment, probation, suspension, expulsion, withholding of transcripts, denial or revocation of degrees, and referral to psychological counseling. Please refer to The Code of Policies and Procedures for Students at Utah State University, Article VI. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is defined by the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as any "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature." If you feel you are a victim of sexual harassment, you may talk to or file a complaint with the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Office, located in Old Main, Room 161, or call the office at 797-1266. .
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